Window regulator assembly

A window regulator (14) for a door is provided that includes a portion that defines a helical path. A drive assembly includes an actuator (22) couple to a cable (24) for moving the window (W) along the helical path. A single guide (16) having opposing channels (39) extends longitudinally and defines a drive path, which may be straight. A lift plate (20) is movable along the guide for supporting the window, and the cable is connected to the lift plate for moving the lift plate along the guide. A slider (30), preferably two, is received in the opposing channels with a ball (34) and socket (35) connection between the lift plate and the slider. The ball and socket permits relative movement between the lift plate and the guide such that the window may travel in the helical path as the sliders move in the straight drive path.